TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 3-7, 2012Highway work zones in the Staunton District

STAUNTON – The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.

Primary Roads
* Main Street (Route 60, Clifton Forge) – Smith Creek Bridge replacement project – Main Street, westbound from the intersection of Ridgeway Street to Commercial Avenue will be closed September 8, 2011 to October 12, 2012. Westbound traffic will detour onto Ridgeway Street. Ridgway Street, eastbound and westbound, will have two-way traffic during this time. Bridge construction will occur from September 19, 2011 to October 12, 2012. Main Street closed between Route 60/220 and Commercial Avenue. Detour signs through the area using Business Route 60 and West Ridgeway Street.

Secondary Roads
* Route 633 – Replacement of Cowpasture River Bridge and approaches from 1.46 miles south of Route 634 to 1.14 miles south of Route 634. Be alert for flagger traffic control. Estimated completion is May 17, 2013.

Primary Roads
* Route 11 – Utility project at Route 763 (Lincoln Road). Install water transmission line on northwest shoulder of Route 763 for 0.60 mile to the intersection of Route 11. Installation will continue on the east should of Route 11 northbound for 1.23 miles. Work includes boring at the intersection of Route 763 and across all lanes of Route 11 to the west shoulder of the southbound lanes. Estimated completion is September.
* Route 11 – Utility tree trimming. Flagger traffic control during daylight hours, Monday to Friday.
* Route 39 – Utility tree trimming. Flagger traffic control during daylight hours, Monday to Friday.

HIGHLAND COUNTY
Primary Roads
* Route 220 – Application of Krenite S for brush control from Route 607 north to 0.10 miles south of Route 606. Aug. 13 to Sept. 21.
* Route 250 – Application of Krenite S for brush control from Route 616 to top of Bullpasture Mountain. Aug. 13 to Sept. 21.
* Route 250 – Application of Krenite S for brush control from Augusta County line to 2.00 miles west of Augusta County line. Aug. 13 to Sept. 21.
* Route 250 – Replacement of bridge over Crab Run in McDowell, from 0.01 mile east of Route 645 to 0.014 miles west of Route 654 (Doe Hill Road). Single-lane traffic with 14-foot width restriction and three-way traffic signal at Route 250 and intersection of Route 654. Flagger traffic control at various locations when needed. Work may take place 24 hours-a-day. Speed limit reduced to 25 mph. Estimated completion is October.

Secondary Roads
* Route 611 – Application of Krenite S for brush control from Route 220 to Red Gate/Cattle Guard. Aug. 13 to Sept. 21.
* Route 614 – Application of Krenite S for brush control from Route 250 to Route 616. Aug. 13 to Sept. 21.
* Route 619 – Application of Krenite S for brush control from 0.873 miles east of Route 654 to 2.00 miles east of Route 654. Aug. 13 to Sept. 21.
* Route 633 – Application of Krenite S for brush control from Route 634 to cattleguard 0.35 miles in. Aug. 13 to Sept. 21.
* Route 634 – Application of Krenite S for brush control from 0.10 miles before end of state maintenance to 0.20 miles from end of state maintenance. Aug. 13 to Sept. 21.
* Route 654 (Doe Hill Road, McDowell) – Replacement of bridge over Bull Pasture River tributary, from 0.48 mile south of Route 617 (Seldom Scene Road) and 0.33 mile north of Route 645 (Mansion House Road). Flagger traffic control, Aug. 20 to Sept. 12, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Traffic controlled by stop and proceed sign during non-work zone hours.

Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones.

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